Neil Young and Crazy Horse kept on rockin’ Hyde Park at British Summer Time 2014

Playing the penultimate British Summer Time show for 2014, Neil Young and Crazy Horse put on a typically eclectic, jam-packed show for fans. The event saw more than 50,000 festival-goers in London’s Hyde Park for a day of live music and entertainment. Here were just ten of our highlights.

Mother nature on the run in the 21st century

After The Gold Rush marked the first full sing-along of the evening; 68-year-old Young dipping into his bag of hits for this 1970 classic with little notice. Thankfully Hyde Park had warmed up their vocal chords and were ready to help this number along.

The American Indian

At the edge of the stage, Young’s unlikely mascot became an extra member of the band as he went over to consult and then touch the American Indian statue between songs. Crazy Horses indeed.

This stare out competition could go the distance (Picture: Getty Images)

Dylan cover

On the back of a big sing-along for Only Love Can Break Your Heart, a surprise cover of Blowin’ in the Wind left Hyde Park overcome with emotion as the master doffed his hat to a fellow master.

Heart Of Gold

Apparently not a favourite with Dylan, Heart Of Gold would become Neil Young’s only chart-topping single in the US and his solo rendition sounded just as heart-felt and honest as the original cut, some 43 years on.

Politics

From Palestine to environmental conservation, Young used tracks like Rockin’ in the Free World and Who’s Gonna Stand Up And Save The Earth to continue the good fight, and perhaps convert some hearts and minds in the process.

Tom Odell upset at the thought of missing Tom Jones at British Summer Time tomorrow? (Picture: Getty Image)

Tom Odell

Behind a grand piano and battling the soaring summer heat in a denim jacket, Odell delivered a typically emotive, blues-fused indie pop set to liven the musical tempo on the afternoon bill.

The National

The Brooklyn-based band continued with their seemingly uncomfortable and unsettling journey towards stardom with a stellar early-evening set. Highlights included Demons and Sea of Love from their latest, Grammy nominated release Trouble Will Find Me, plus fan favourite Fake Empire – dedicated to the late Tommy Ramone.

Liam Gallagher, Jennifer Saunders, PJ Harvey and Florence Welsh were all at Hyde Park to hear one of the greatest voices in singer-songwriter history.

Cinnamon Girl

The Crazy Horse band were in full stride for this rousing hit from their debut album with Neil Young, the 1969 classic Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere.

Crazy Horses!

Young looked at ease with long time collaborators Crazy Horse, who returned to the UK after cancelling shows in 2013, bringing a classic line-up: Frank ‘Poncho’ Sampedro, and two founding members Billy Talbot and Ralph Molina. The extended jams and dirty rock grooves just kept on coming, and coming.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse with iconic backdrop at British Summer Time Festival (Picture: Getty Images)